As a general rule I tend not to worry too much about what others are thinking of me (often to my detriment!) I have been brought up to assume people like me unless they tell me other wise. I socialise under the assumption of acceptance (maybe it’s the primary school teacher in me).
However over the years a few people I respect have cautioned me, ‘people are watching and people will draw their own conclusion from the little snippets they see of your life. You have chosen to be a ‘leader’ and with that you are inviting people to look at your life.’
Maybe I shouldn’t go to pubs because people might think I love getting drunk? Maybe I shouldn’t hug male friends because people might think I’m a flirt. Maybe I shouldn’t drive fancy cars because people might think I’m materialistic. Maybe I should go to church 3 times a week or people might think I don’t love god?
There’s something about this line of thought that doesn’t quite sit right. It makes me look to my head instead of my spirit for issues of conscience.
Maybe I’m just not cut out to be a leader?
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There is a conservative element that would control us to conform to an 'appearance driven' faith. It really erks me. I hope people are watching so you can help break some traditional molds.
You know who you are and so did Christ as he went about his business with prostitutues and other 'sinners' at their 'parties' living in their world ...he was misunderstood by the conservative elite, and yet was able to show people what God really looks like. We've gotta to do the same.
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